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K9SOB

Expired1x3District 9

Competitive callsign — 4 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSouth, William B

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationManassas, VA

Grant DateApr 8, 2016

Expiration DateApr 8, 2026

Available for ApplicationsApr 9, 2028

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K9SOB

Expired1x3District 9

Competitive callsign — 4 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSouth, William B

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationManassas, VA

Grant DateApr 8, 2016

Expiration DateApr 8, 2026

Available for ApplicationsApr 9, 2028

K9SOB is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by South, William B in Manassas, VA. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 4 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Amateur Mobile Association on Mar 21, 2016. K9SOB has 6 recorded FCC license history events.

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Morse Code

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CW Weight: 38 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Kilo Nine Sierra Oscar Bravo

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

Available Apr 9, 2028 (618 days remaining)

Requires General license or higher to apply for this callsign format (1x3).

License History

License ModifiedOct 21, 2022
License IssuedApr 8, 2016
Vanity Callsign GrantedApr 8, 2016
License ExpiredMar 7, 2014
License IssuedMar 6, 2002
Vanity Callsign GrantedMar 6, 2002

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Amateur Mobile AssociationFiled Mar 21, 2016
Not awardedFCC ↗
THOMAS, JAMES MFiled Oct 29, 2001
Not awardedFCC ↗
KELLY, PHILIP CFiled Feb 17, 2000
DismissedFCC ↗
Pierce, Richard KFiled Feb 17, 2000

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FCC data as of Jul 31, 2026

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K9SOB FCC Vanity Status: 4 Competing Applications & History